The Alert Message Console widget displays log-based alert messages for both the FortiAnalyzer unit itself and connected devices.

Alert messages help you track system events on your FortiAnalyzer unit such as firmware changes, and network events such as detected attacks. Each message shows the date and time that the event occurred.

The widget displays only the most recent alerts. For a complete list of unacknowledged alert messages, select the More Alerts icon in the widget’s title bar. A popup window appears. To clear the list, select Clear Alert Messages.

Select the Edit icon in the title bar to open the Edit Alert Message Console Settings dialog box so that you can adjust the number of entries that are visible, and their refresh interval.